STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Labor Relations Trainee

Leadership Associate (Confidential)

Recruitment #191105-5989VR-100

Introduction

The State of Connecticut is currently recruiting for 2 full-time Labor Relations Trainee (Leadership Associate) positions with the target class of Agency Labor Relations Specialist.

With the centralization of Human Resources under the State's Department of Administrative Services and the redeployment of Labor Relations functions under the Office of Labor Relations (OLR), one of these positions will be assigned to support the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the other position will be assigned to support the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DDS' position will be based out of the DDS office in Wallingford, CT and DCF's position will be based out of DCF's office in Hartford, CT. Travel through the State is required.

As a Labor Relations Trainee (Leadership Associate), you will be required to successfully complete a training plan, not to exceed three (3) years (dependent on candidate's education and experience). The selected candidates for these positions will participate in a development program designed to provide the knowledge and technical skills required to perform the full functions of the target class of Agency Labor Relations Specialist.

This is a full-time forty (40) hour per week position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift. However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

This position is ideal for candidates who desire to work in and thrive in a challenging fast pace, high demand, multifaceted environment.

Note: The certification list generated from this recruitment may be considered for future Labor Relations Trainee (Leadership Associate) opportunities with a target class of Agency Labor Relations Specialists for a period of one year.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify both the minimum and preferred knowledge, skills and abilities on their application for consideration.

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Selection Plan

Please include your resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.

At any point later in the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, attendance, supervisor references, college transcripts, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Incumbents in this class will be required to travel statewide.

This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Daimar Ramos at Daimar.Ramos@ct.gov, (860) 263-2625.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency incumbents in this class participate in a formal development program designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for appointment to a designated managerial or professional confidential class assigned to the MP Pay Plan.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The development program is designed to provide the knowledge and technical skills needed to master professional duties associated with Labor Relations including, but not limited to the following:

  • Conducts a variety of investigations and determines appropriate action;
  • Administers and interprets collective bargaining agreements
  • Administers progressive discipline and conducts grievance hearings;
  • Advises executives, administrators, managers and supervisors on collective bargaining agreements and other employee relations issues;
  • Analyzes complex workplace situations and issues and leverage solutions;
  • Oversees performance management system;
  • Prepares and maintains relevant documentation;
  • Serves as a member of labor contract negotiating teams; as assigned;
  • Performs job audits, or other fact finding techniques, related to individual job classification and job classification studies;
  • May administer agency employee assistance program and recommend counseling to employees;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; considerable ability to understand and apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable ability to analyze and solve problems; considerable ability to effect and manage change; considerable ability to plan for and implement excellent customer service; considerable ability to learn a new knowledge base in functional area; considerable ability to learn and apply policy and procedure; managerial aptitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
  • Exemplary written communication skills
  • Experience conducting research
  • Experience in preparing reports
  • Experience in state government, municipal, and/or in a unionized environment
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution abilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage a large volume of work and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to problem solve/exercise critical thinking
  • Detail oriented

Preferred Education: A law degree or a Master’s Degree in human resources management, public administration or other closely related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prior to appointment to this class there must be an approved managerial or professional confidential designated class identified to which the incumbent will be appointed upon successful completion of an approved development program. Incumbents in this class must meet the experience and training requirements of the identified designated class at the end of the development program.
2. The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.
3. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
4. All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.